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14 Cards in this Set
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Public Employees |
Two Systems: spoils and merit |
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Spoils System |
Jobs awarded based on political support Today limited to top level jobs |
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Merit System |
Jobs based on merit: qualifications, education, experience, etc. |
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Progressive Tax Approach |
As income increases taxpayers pay at a higher rate. Ex: Federal Income Tax |
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Proportional Tax Approach |
Taxes are levied at the same rate for all. Ex: PA state income tax |
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Regressive Tax Approach |
Taxes levied regardless of ability to pay, tend to place higher burdens on those with lower incomes. Ex: Sales tax |
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Where most state and local government spending goes. |
Health care and education costs |
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The Seven Deadly Sins of Public Finance |
Balancing the Budget with One-Time Fixes, Ignoring the Long-Term Consequences of a Deal, Taking on Too Much, Misapplying a Temporary Windfall, Shortchanging Pension Obligations, Making Unrealistic Projections About Rate of Return, Ignoring Financial Checks and Balances
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Public Assistance |
Temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) |
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Public Health |
Centers for disease control and prevention State Children's Health insurance program Medicaid |
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Formal Powers of Governors |
Make appointments Veto Legislation Prepare the state budget Issue executive orders Command the state national guard Pardon or grant clemency Help establish legislature's agenda |
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Informal Powers of Governors |
Popularity Personal Qualities Ability to persuade and use the "bully pulpit" Their ability to bargain, to threaten to punish or reward others |
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Man-made Crisis |
Nuclear or industrial accidents, oil spills, police shootings, protests, terrorist incidents |
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Natural Crisis |
Floods, hurricanes, tornados, and earthquakes |
